About the Event
As product managers, we’re in the business of disruption. To kick off our fall event season, we’ve invited Jason Dea, SVP of Uberflip and Veronica Pinchin, former Senior Director of Product Management at Wealthsimple to share their first-hand stories of how they’ve taken on multi billion-dollar companies with their product teams and won.
Key Takeaways:
- What to look for when considering going up against major industry players
- Key lessons learned about how to build product teams and products that are truly disruptive
- How product teams change and evolve throughout the process
- How can small teams become more disruptive
- How can large organizations become more disruption-proof
- And much more
This event is an incredible opportunity to hear stories of innovation and disruption from two renowned product leaders who have successfully challenged the status quo and outmanoeuvred established players in their markets. Whether you're an experienced product manager or just starting out, you'll learn valuable insights on how to innovate, disrupt, and make a lasting impact.
Event Tickets:
This event is open to everyone! TPMA is now free to join, and membership is required to attend.
In-person attendance is $15 to cover food/drink costs and online participation is free. Your event ticket includes a free drink and a selection of light eats.
Event Location:
Hybrid: In-person @ Rose Rocket (37 Front St E #200, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3) or Online via YouTube Live. YouTube Live link will be provided prior to the event.
For accessibility concerns, please contact us at info@tpma.ca.
Event Agenda:
- 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Networking (In-person only)
- 6:00 - 7:15 PM: Keynotes and Q&A with Jason Dea & Veronica Pinchin
- 7:15 - 8:30 PM: Networking (In-person only)
Read Speaker Bio
Jason Dea is the Senior Vice President of Product at Uberflip, where he specializes in identifying, validating, and scaling product-market fit. With a strong focus on understanding customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes, Jason ensures the products he develops not only address real-world challenges but also achieve financial success.
In his role at Uberflip, Jason leads cross-functional teams spanning product management, UX, product marketing, data science, services, and support. He is a hands-on leader, often working closely with his team to bring their collective vision to life.
Before joining Uberflip, Jason played a key role in the successful sale of Honeybee Benefits and Benecaid to Green Shield Canada in 2020. More recently, in July 2024, he led Uberflip through its acquisition by PathFactory, further demonstrating his expertise in guiding companies through significant growth and strategic transactions.
Read Speaker Bio
Veronica Pinchin is a Product Advisor, Entrepreneur, and fractional Chief Product Officer (CPO) with a passion for building communities and driving innovation towards a healthier, happier, and more connected world.
With over a decade of experience in product leadership, Veronica has held significant roles at companies like Google, Mixpanel, Sidewalk Labs, and Wealthsimple. She holds a software engineering degree and an MBA from Harvard, bringing a strong technical and strategic background to her work. Veronica specializes in guiding seed, Series A, and growth-stage startups, with extensive experience across health tech, ed tech, community (both digital and physical), prop tech, and fintech.